Common causes of respiratory distress in the newborn include:
A) mucous obstruction of the nose.
B) unrecognized metabolic alkalosis.
C) persistent pulmonary hypotension.
D) maternal use of a narcotic analgesic
Answer: A) mucous obstruction of the nose.
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a. 50 c. 70 b. 60 d. 80
The nurse is planning care for a patient at risk for developing an infection. Which intervention is the most important for the nurse to include in this patient's plan of care?
1. Wash hands prior to providing care to the patient. 2. Provide prophylactic antibiotic therapy as prescribed. 3. Wear a mask when caring for the patient. 4. Wear a gown and gloves when changing the patient's linen.
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Which of the following accurately describes a challenge that will be faced by health care providers in the twenty-first century?
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